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Community Day School

Private | K-5 | 51 students
“CDS is known for superior Language arts and ethical studies”
 

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  • I cannot say enough good things about NOJDS. I truly feel that the faculty...

  • NOJDS is a hidden gem in the Jefferson Parish private education spectrum.

  • This is one of the best school in the city of new oreans. Great Jewish...

 
 
 
 

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Posted January 31, 2012
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I cannot say enough good things about NOJDS. I truly feel that the faculty and administration at the school work hard to discover my children's needs both academically and socially, then find ways to fulfill those needs. I can't even imagine a more nurturing or stimulating environment. I only wish there were more grades so that my children could continue to reap the benefits of this school!
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Posted January 11, 2011
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NOJDS is a hidden gem in the Jefferson Parish private education spectrum. Teachers are experienced, accredited, and most importantly care about their students. Small class sizes in each grade. The Head of School, Dr. Berk and staff are doing an amazing job with the curriculum. Diversity in faiths/races is steadily increasing. My children have attended a traditional private Catholic and public school, but we have found a TRUE meaning of community in The New Orleans Jewish Day School. Please keep up the great work!!!!
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This is one of the best school in the city of new oreans. Great Jewish Education combine with excellent academics.
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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 91%
Hispanic 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0%
Black 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 5N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
Computer specialist(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
Security personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Hebrew
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Arts (all)
  • Music
  • Visual arts
Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Theory
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production
  • Video / Film production

Language learning

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Foreign languages
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Hebrew
Foreign languages taught
  • Hebrew
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Hebrew
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Swimming pool
Clubs
  • Cooking club

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Gifted / high performing
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:35 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:35 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Dr. Bob Berk
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Jewish
Associations
  • NAIS
Fax number
  • (504) 780-5691

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Advanced placement courses
  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Multi-aged
  • STEM
  • Teacher-run
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Arts (all)
  • Foreign languages
  • Global
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Religious
  • Science
  • Social justice
  • Technology
  • Visual arts
  • Writing
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • Hebrew
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Hebrew
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Hebrew
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Playground
  • Swimming pool
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
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Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Flag football
  • Football
  • Judo / Other Martial Arts
  • Kickball
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Theory
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Community service
  • Cooking club
  • Girl scouts
  • Homework help/study buddy club
  • Student council/government
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